Worship

The 9 am CrossCurrents service is casual; a praise band leads singing of contemporary music, with lyrics projected on a screen. The 11 am service is traditional, with a choir, hymns, and responsive readings. You’ll hear the same sermon at either service.

Neither service requires you to “dress in your Sunday best”, but the 9 am CrossCurrents service is more casual than the 11 am traditional service. Women wear slacks at either service without raising eyebrows. Men rarely wear suits or ties.

The two Sunday services are held on opposite sides of the church building. The 9 am CrossCurrents service meets in the Commons, on the left end of the building as you face it from the parking lot. The 11 am traditional service meets in the sanctuary, on the right end of the building.

If maps blur before your eyes, arrange to have someone meet you before the service you want to attend. Your host will escort you to that part of the building, and, if you like, sit with you and introduce you to others. Email hellorivermontpc@gmail.com to request a host.

Folks gather near the coffee machine before the 9 am CrossCurrents service, in the back of the Commons. After the 11 am traditional service, people linger in the Atrium for juice, cookies and conversation. In non-viral times, the 11 am traditional service includes a few moments to meet and greet people.

Children 3 and under have care during the 9 am CrossCurrents service, beginning at 8:45 am. Full care also provided for the entire 11 am traditional service for ages under 3. Children between age 4 and fifth grade stay in the traditional service until the Children’s Moment (before the sermon). After the Children’s Moment, children adjourn to the Chapel for Godly Play, except on Communion Sundays the first Sunday of each month.

Adults, Youth and Children have classes at 10 am, throughout the building. Youth and Children’s classes are set by age/grade. All adult classes contain men and women, regardless of marital status.